The Congressthrough the War Powers Act provided the executive with an exception tounilaterally respond only when the nation was in actual or imminent danger; to“repel sudden attacks.”

Clinton told members of Congress the administration acted within the requirements of the War Powers act and needed no authorization for further decisions on the mission, lawmakers said.

Warfare is no longer an unavoidable option in many regional settlements. The longstanding pursuit for a peaceful and humane world further reduces the possibility of a war between major powers.